Google Accessibility Administrator Guide - Manual (Page 4)

Administrator Guide to Accessibility 4
Introduction
Who is this guide for?
This guide provides information for technical administrators, CIOs, compliance officers,
and accessibility specialists for prospective and current Google Apps for Business,
Education, and Government customers.
Also, accessibility training personnel may find the User resources sections useful in
developing and delivering training to end users.
What does this guide cover?
This guide is designed to
• Give readers a summary of accessibility information for Google Apps.
• Help users understand the current state of accessibility for each supported
application in the Google Apps suite.
• Explain best practices for implementing Google Apps to support users’ accessibility
needs.
This guide’s primary focus is on the accessibility needs of blind and low-vision users. If
you’re interested in learning more about how deaf and hard-of-hearing users can benefit
from the accessibility features of other Google products, please visit the Google
accessibility site ( http://www.google.com/accessibility/products/#hard-of-hearing ).
How to use this guide
The first sections of this guide cover Google’s approach to accessibility and provide
recommendations for browsers, screen readers, and Google Apps control panel settings
to provide the best experience for Google Apps users with disabilities.
For each supported product in the Google Apps suite—Gmail, Google Calendar, and
more—you’ll find (as applicable):
• Features and options: Key accessibility enhancements to the product
• User resources: Links to product-specific articles for end users
• Alternative ways to access the App: Tools and products that allow users requiring
assistive technology to work with the Google App product outside of the web interface